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Ablution

noun

Ablution means washing oneself.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Ablution mean?

Ablution means washing oneself.

Dictionary definition

The act of washing oneself, often as part of a ritual or routine.

Example sentences

Ablution in a sentence

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The story described a morning ablution.

medium

Some traditions include ablution before prayer.

hard

The passage used ablution to show the character preparing carefully for the ceremony.

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Ablution

Voice settings
Sounds like

uh · bloo · shun · strongest beat: bloo

Synonyms

Words like Ablution

washingUse for cleaning with water.
cleansingUse for washing or purifying.
Antonyms

Opposite words

soilingUse when something becomes dirty.
neglectUse when care or cleaning is not done.
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Word family

Ablution word family

Base word

ablution

noun

ablutions

Acts of washing, often as part of a routine or ritual.

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